The Netherlands Team for the 2026 World Cup

2026年世界盃荷蘭隊


Introduction

The Netherlands football team is going to the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman is the manager.

荷蘭足球隊將參加2026年世界盃,由Ronald Koeman擔任總教練。

Main Body

The team played very well to qualify. They won six games and had two draws. They did not lose any games.

球隊在預選賽表現非常出色。他們贏了六場並有兩場平手,沒有輸過任何比賽。

Some players play in Italy. Denzel Dumfries is a very good player. Donyell Malen scored 14 goals for his club. Marten de Roon is also in the team.

部分球員在義大利效力。Denzel Dumfries 是一位非常優秀的球員。Donyell Malen 為其所屬球會攻入 14 球。Marten de Roon 也在隊伍中。

Xavi Simons cannot play. He has a bad leg injury. The team will play against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia in the USA.

Xavi Simons 無法參賽,因為他腿部受傷嚴重。球隊將在美國對陣日本、瑞典和突尼斯。

Conclusion

The Netherlands want to win the trophy for the first time.

荷蘭隊希望首次贏得冠軍獎盃。

Vocabulary Learning

⚽️ Action in the Past

Look at these words from the story:

  • Played
  • Won
  • Had

These are used to talk about things that are finished.

The Pattern: Most verbs just add -ed to the end: PlayPlayed

But some are "rebel" words. They change completely: WinWon HaveHad


🚫 Saying 'No' in the Past

To say something did not happen, we use did not + the normal verb.

  • They did not lost (Wrong)
  • They did not lose (Right)

Rule: When you use did not, the verb goes back to its simple, present form.

Vocabulary Learning

manager (n.)
The person who is in charge of a sports team.
Example:The manager tells the players where to stand on the field.
qualify (v.)
To do well enough to be allowed to take part in a competition.
Example:The team needs to win this game to qualify for the tournament.
draws (n.)
Games where both teams have the same score and no one wins.
Example:The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
injury (n.)
Physical damage to the body, like a broken bone or a cut.
Example:He cannot play football because he has a leg injury.
trophy (n.)
A special cup or prize given to the winner of a competition.
Example:The winning team held the gold trophy high in the air.
Practice A2 words in a crossword